Case Number: 5436
Volland, Paul Fred K. - Age 45 - Art Publisher; shot to death in his office, 7th floor Garland Bldg., by Vera Trepagnier, who was held by the Coroner on May 6th . 1st Pct. 8/14/19 - to Joliet Pen. - Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 5, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in his office, 7th flr. Garland Bldg |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his office, 7th flr. Garland Bldg |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Volland, Paul Fred K. |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Tepagnier, Vera |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 6, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 14, 1919 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
